Revolutionary Stem Cell Therapy Offers Hope to Heart Disease Patients

The video discusses a new stem cell therapy for heart disease developed in Bangkok. Traditional treatments like angioplasty are compared to this innovative method, which uses stem cells from the patient's blood to grow new blood vessels in the heart. Developed by Peravite and Thai doctors, the treatment is now available commercially. Jeannie Lewis, a young heart disease patient, undergoes the procedure led by Dr. Amit Patel. Initial results show significant improvements in heart function and reduced symptoms, offering hope to many awaiting heart transplants.

What is the primary cause of heart disease as mentioned in the video?

• Lack of exercise

• Viral infections

• Buildup of plaque in blood vessels

• Genetic factors

How does the new stem cell treatment work?

• By replacing the heart with a mechanical device

• By using medication to dissolve plaque

• By injecting stem cells to grow new blood vessels

• By performing open-heart surgery

Who is leading the team for Jeannie Lewis's stem cell procedure?

• A local Thai doctor

• Dr. Amit Patel from the United States

• A team of European doctors

• Dr. Jeannie Lewis herself

What improvements have been observed in patients after the stem cell treatment?

• Increased risk of heart attacks

• Complete cure of heart disease

• No change in heart function

• Better heart contraction and less chest pain

Why is the new stem cell treatment considered urgently needed?

• It is a faster procedure

• It is less invasive than other treatments

• Many people die from heart disease while waiting for a transplant

• It is cheaper than traditional treatments